Zaire’s pov
**Friday, Late Afternoon**
The sun’s already low, throwing long shadows across the living room rug. Kyra’s next to me on the couch. House is finally quiet after a day of unpacking baby stuff and… other stuff. Feelings. But for once, we actually feel like we’re on the same side of it.
Then my phone buzzes hard against the side table. Victor.
I tap it. "Hey, Vic."
His voice is all business. "Zaire, we got an update. The court moved up the hearing for the clinic's motion. It's now scheduled for Monday morning, 9AM sharp."
My brow pulls together before I can stop it. "Monday? That's sooner than we expected."
"Yeah, the judge wants to fast-track it. You and Kyra need to be prepared. Documents, statements, everything. It's going to be intense."
I glance at Kyra. She’s liste
